UNLV: A reserve linebacker who walked on to the squad after transferring from nearby Southern Utah … Will look to earn his first playing time as a junior this fall.

SOUTHERN UTAH: Spent time at the FCS school located in Cedar City.

HIGH SCHOOL: A 2012 graduate of Liberty HS … Lettered three seasons for coach Rich Muraco … Played LB for the local prep powerhouse and helped the Patriots to back-to-back region and division championships.

PERSONAL: Jeremiah Lauoletoa Tauala was born Jan. 26, 1994, in San Jose, CA … The son of Sam and Deanne Ameperosa … Majoring in public administration.